Testimonial for Patti Heimlich
I had a difficult high risk pregnancy and was diagnosed with preeclampsia and was induced at 36 weeks. I planned to have a natural birth using Hypnobabies and luckily was able to do a practice Hypnobabies run with Patti. I was induced the day i was signed up to take Patti's childbirth class and still had not even had a labor prep massage. So I was a little worried not only about the baby being delivered too early, but not being prepared for labor as well. They gave me cervadil the night before and started me on magnesium. The next morning they started me on Pitocin but nothing was happening. I was on a very high amount of Pitocin but with the magnesium nothing was happening so I was napping most of the day. My husband reached out to Patti and let her know nothing was happening but Patti was very encouraging and said she was coming to the hospital to help have a baby! I'm sure i would have been in labor for days without Patti. Patti was able to do the labor prep massage in the hospital and I couldn't believe how big of a difference the massage made. I stood up and my belly looked completely different. The baby was low and in the correct position. They finally broke my water and Patti was there through every contraction and was very supportive and nurturing. I went to 10 cm so quickly and let the nurses know I needed to push. The nurses barely believed me and didn't want to check me, but luckily Patti was there to insist on checking me. I was 10 cm and ready to push. I truly believe it wouldn't have happened that fast without Patti and the massage. I hadn't taken Patti's childbirth class yet but she was there to tell me how to push and how my husband can help. Our son was born 40 minutes later. I'm so thankful for Patti and will never have another baby without her support and help. I never thought I would be able to have a natural birth, especially while being induced, but thanks to my support team and Patti it was possible! I can't recommend Patti enough.
-Jennifer Grigas
June 01, 2017
Patti Heimlich
Houston Pregnancy Massage & Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
